August 2011 - Time Flies

Dear Friends:

The saying "Time flies when are having fun" certainly applies to the MACC Fund's summer of 2011. It is hard to believe that summer is ending, meteorologically speaking. It started with the "Chili's MACC Open" at Tuckaway Country Club in early June and quickly changed gears to the 22nd annual "TREK 100 Ride for Hope" at Trek Bicycle's impressive headquarters in Waterloo. The MACC Fund Golf Tour was in full swing throughout the all-too-short season. The Golf Tour included the 17th Annual "BP MACC Fund Open" whose cumulative gifts passed the million dollar milestone! It ended last weekend with the annual Hartford Gun and Conservation Club's "Shoot for a Cure" to benefit Women for MACC.

Summer gives way to autumn and more exciting MACC Fund events. Packers fans can't wait for the September 8th kickoff of the NFL season when the Super Bowl Champions take on the 2010 Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints. Friends of the MACC Fund will be cheering for the Green and Gold and its fine quarterback Aaron Rodgers who has embraced the children and the MACC Fund with the same passion he attacks opposing defenses. 

September 10th will be Christopher's Shoot Against Childhood Cancer at the Waukesha Gun Club in honor of a young boy who has captured the hearts of many.

September 11th will find car enthusiasts driving to 6514 S. Lovers Lane in Franklin for "Gus' Mexican Cantina MACC Fund Car Show."   

Saturday, September 24th will be a busy day with the annual Bob and Brian Plane Pull in the morning sponsored by Frontier Airlines, Laacke & Joys and 102.9 THE HOG. Where else can you say you were able to pull a plane?  Listen to THE HOG at 102.9FM for exciting Plane Pull updates.  

Regner Park in West Bend will be the site of the inaugural Shave, Brave and Save sponsored by The Giving Three—also on September 24th. This family friendly day will offer fun for all with proceeds benefiting important cancer and blood disorder family services and research.

Women for MACC's exciting Couture for a Cure on October 12th promises another great Boston Store fashion show at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. 

The MACC Fund is pleased to be part of an exciting new endeavor called GoGeddit.com. Some great longtime MACC Fund friends have included the fight against childhood cancer and blood disorders in this unique Internet experience. GoGeddit promises "great deals and better experiences" with discounts and packages galore. Visit gogeddit.com to learn more.

As you can see, no matter the time of the year, it is always the season of caring for the children by supporting the MACC Fund. We hope to see you soon and encourage you to keep up to date by following the MACC Fund on Twitter or Facebook or visiting www.maccfund.org 

We are proud and grateful to have you on the MACC Fund team that is giving "Hope Through Research" to children with cancer and blood disorders!